ATK screenings planned for 800 markets and communities in COVID “dark red” provinces

13 Sept 07:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) proposes mass rapid antigen test kit (ATK) screenings for up to 200,000 people in markets within COVID-19 "dark red" provinces.
The initiative targets vendors, employees, customers, and surrounding residents, driven by 14,678 COVID-19 infections linked to 132 markets between April and August.
The screening plan will unfold in three stages, covering 683 markets weekly for four weeks, requiring 850,000 ATKs, and includes provisions for vaccinations and isolation facilities for positive cases.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha also directed police to strictly enforce controls on gatherings and parties in entertainment venues.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.